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The landings took place on June 6, 1944, and marked the start of the invasion of Western Europe, with the ultimate goal of liberating France from German control. The planning for the Normandy Landings was a complex and secretive operation, involving numerous military strategists and intelligence agencies. The operation was codenamed "Operation Overlord" and required extensive logistical support to ensure its success. The main objective of the landings was to establish a foothold in Normandy and open a second front against Germany. The invasion was a joint effort involving troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and several other Allied countries. The landings were carried out across five designated beach sectors, with the Americans landing at Utah and Omaha beaches, the British at Gold and Sword beaches, and the Canadians at Juno beach. The landing forces faced strong resistance from German forces, who had heavily fortified the coastline. Despite facing heavy casualties, the Allied forces were able to establish a beachhead in Normandy and begin their advance inland. Over the following weeks and months, the Allied forces fought their way through the heavily defended German positions, gradually expanding the bridgehead. The success of the Normandy Landings marked a turning point in the war, as it allowed the Allied forces to penetrate deep into German-occupied territory. The Normandy Landings were a significant military and historical event, seen as one of the most important operations of World War II. The operation involved approximately 156,000 troops, 5,000 ships, and 11,000 aircraft. The landings paved the way for the eventual liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control, as the Allies pushed eastward towards Germany. The Normandy Landings also had a profound impact on the outcome of the war, as they forced a two-front war on Germany and weakened their military capabilities.